New players emerge as key contributors to contending teams every year in the National Football League. Oftentimes, these players have always had the talent, but have not reached their full potential due to playing behind a veteran, legal issues or injuries. This article explores three players to watch this upcoming NFL season that can potentially become pivotal parts to their teams’ Super Bowl hopes.
Cody Latimer
The 2014 draft was the year of the wide receiver, with instant contributors such as Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, Kelvin Benjamin and Sammy Watkins. In the second round, the Denver Broncos selected Cody Latimer, who barely played his rookie season due to the presence of Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders and Wes Welker.